Des Moines, Iowa vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 6.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $116,709 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Las Cruces
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Des Moines, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher